Three problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder based on all problems reported for the 2013 Pathfinder.
Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated whenever they attempt to apply the brakes they expected breaking difference is significantly longer. When the vehicle is coming to a slow stop or while idle, the vehicle would continue to inch forward. The contact stated that the brakes also floor and do not correctly release from that position. The contact contacted a certified mechanic who replaced the master cylinder, however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Gl.
At first the brake pedal was fading to the floor at a stop. Replaced the master cylinder. Condition better but pedal still spongy and then, additionally, when driving, at random times the brake pedal goes down 3/4 of the way before any brake pedal pressure is felt and the vehicle is able to stop. This is very scary as you are not sure if the vehicle is going to stop or not. Dealer then replaced abs actuator with no remedy to random problem. Dealer additionally replaced master cylinder again with no better outcome. Dealer unable to fix this serious brake problem even after consulting and troubleshooting with Nissan engineers. Now we are unable to drive vehicle until Nissan engineer can get to dealer in 2 weeks? to personally troubleshoot the brakes. Vehicle only has 57,000 miles on it and now is on it's 3rd master cylinder and 2nd abs actuator with no safe solution as of yet.
We have taken our 2013 Pathfinder in for brake evaluation prior to the expiration, and just after manufacturer's warranty ran out. The brake pedal would intermittently stop at the specified pedal distance, and then lose pressure and go to the floor. We had this evaluated by Nissan, and a local repair shop to which we were told we needed to replace the master cylinder by both. However, the problem has continued, and we have no been told this is potentially a brake booster issue which Nissan has received many complaints on yet has not remedied the safety issue. So far we have spent over $600 with replacing brakes, rotors, master cylinder, and labor. Not to mention over 5 trips to get evaluations and repairs.